Boeing’s Aurora Flight Services announced the introduction of their high-altitude pseudo-satellite called Odysseus, a vessel it says is the world’s most capable solar-powered autonomous aircraft. And the claims are no joke! The ship is an ultra-long...
It is important for pilots to have a good knowledge of meteorology and existing weather conditions. Cloud formations will give pilots a clear indication of weather, so it’s important to know how to identify the various types. To help you become a meteorological...
Christmas, New Years and the holiday season is upon us! For some, finding the perfect gift is easy but for the majority of us, the season of frustration. What do you get a pilot or aviation enthusiast? How is it that in a digital age we have countless options...
How do you know your’e facing a radio failure mid-flight. You’ve taken to the skies and things are going well, until the radio seems too quiet for too long and you’re potentially facing a radio failure mid-flight. Among the many questions which begin running through...
The dawn of cinema occurred just about the same time man first took flight, so it’s no wonder airplanes and aviators have been a common theme throughout film history. Some of the best aviation films recount important historical events; some celebrate the...
Ice protection systems are designed to keep atmospheric ice from accumulating on aircraft surfaces, such as wings, propellers, rotor blades, engine intakes, and environmental control intakes. Beacause the combination of flying aircraft and icing conditions can be bad...
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